Celebrate WSP 125 Anniversary

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2. Celebrate WSP 125 Anniversary NEWSLETTER IT’S TIME TO START PLANNING FOR WEST ST. PAUL’S NIGHT TO UNITE CELEBRATION!!! Night to Unite encourages law enforcement and communities to strengthen neighborhoods by getting to know one another. August 5th brings community involvement one step closer to help promote safety and communication within our city blocks. To our returning block leaders, “Welcome Back, we are excited to have you again this year”. To first time block party leaders, “Have No Worries”. We are here to help you with the entire planning process. We want to make your party a positive experience - one that you will always remember. This year, Night to Unite will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. This is your chance to join forces with your neighbors and take a stand against crime in West St. Paul. NEW THIS YEAR! Help Neighbors, Inc fill their Food Shelf ! Collect food from party goers at your Night to Unite party. Neighbors will supply block captains with a plastic bag to help collect the food. Important Dates: July 29thDeadline for registration and blocking your street. July 29-August 5thParty Coordinators' Pack. Pick up at the West St. Paul Police Department from 800am to 430pm. *No pick up available Saturday or Sunday* August 5th Thank-you Luncheon for block leaders11:00am to 1:00pm at the Municipal Center1616 Humboldt Ave. August 5th NTU August 6th-August 8th Block Captains bring your bags full of food to the police department.

3. Celebrate WSP 125 Anniversary SIMPLE REFRESHMENTS ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Plan Your Block Party Today! Make a mural or banner Coloring contest Pony rides McGruff Crime Dog 3-legged race Football, baseball, basketball, Street hockey Roller blade Youth parade with a theme Jump rope Chalk art Face painting Bubbles Sack races Magic show Sing-alongs Water balloons Frisbee competition Piñata Clowns Bike Safety Child ID Kits ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Watermelon Potluck – bring your specialty Lemonade & cookies Coffee, tea and dessert Ice cream cones Make your own sundaes Pretzels and chips Fruit and cheese plates Pizza Cookies Hamburgers Hot dogs Chicken Corn on the cob Salads Sodas Iced tea Punch Block party Cookout Parade Jump rope contest Hula hoop contest Barbeque Street dance Volleyball Storytelling (truth or fiction) Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. Scavenger hunt Visits from police, fire and EMS Crime prevention videos Take lots of pictures Karaoke Rummage sale Music and DJ Dunk tank Movies Sandy beach party Street carnival Disposable camera distribution/photo contest Self-defense demonstration Jail & Bail K-9 demonstration Funniest hat contest Welcome new neighbors Live music Horseshoes CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY Collect for a food bank Beautify a common area Plan a fall clean-up or bulb planting Recruit additional Neighborhood Watch leaders and block captains Discuss neighborhood concerns, problems Distribute neighborhood block list, phone numbers, etc. Discuss outdoor lighting in the area GROUP CONVERSATIONS MIXERS Block history stories Night to Unite stories Photos from past block parties Design a mixer: “Find a person who…” – with prizes Oldest resident award Longest resident award Newest resident award Sponsored by:

4. Celebrate WSP 125 Anniversary Registration Form: Name:__________________________________ Address:________________________________ Telephone #:___________________________ E-mail Address:___________________________ Time of Event: _______________ to _______________ Streets Included in the Block Party:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______ Participate in FOOD Shelf Donation _______ Member from West St. Paul Police Department* _______ Member from South Metro Fire Department* *Police and Fire are not guaranteed due to emergency situations West St. Paul Police Department 651-552-4235 1616 Humboldt Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55118 Laura Vaughan, Crime Prevention Specialist

6. Celebrate WSP 125 Anniversary SIMPLE REFRESHMENTS PARTY IDEAS! ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Make a mural or banner Coloring contest Pony rides McGruff Crime Dog 3-legged race Football, baseball, basketball, Street hockey Roller blade Youth parade with a theme Jump rope Chalk art Face painting Bubbles Sack races Magic show Sing-alongs Water balloons Frisbee competition Piñata Clowns Bike Safety Child ID Kits ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Watermelon Potluck – bring your specialty Lemonade & cookies Coffee, tea and dessert Ice cream cones Make your own sundaes Pretzels and chips Fruit and cheese plates Pizza Cookies Hamburgers Hot dogs Chicken Corn on the cob Salads Sodas Iced tea Punch Block party Cookout Parade Jump rope contest Hula hoop contest Barbeque Street dance Volleyball Storytelling (truth or fiction) Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. Scavenger hunt Visits from police, fire and EMS Crime prevention videos Take lots of pictures Karaoke Rummage sale Music and DJ Dunk tank Movies Sandy beach party Street carnival Disposable camera distribution/photo contest Self-defense demonstration Jail & Bail K-9 demonstration Funniest hat contest Welcome new neighbors Live music Horseshoes CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY GROUP CONVERSATIONS MIXERS Collect for a food bank Beautify a common area Plan a fall clean-up or bulb planting Recruit additional Neighborhood Watch leaders and block captains Discuss neighborhood concerns, problems Distribute neighborhood block list, phone numbers, etc. Discuss outdoor lighting in the area Block history stories Night to Unite stories Photos from past block parties Design a mixer: “Find a person who…” – with prizes Oldest resident award Longest resident award Newest resident award Sponsored by: